Surf Forecasts:
Ala Moana Bowls surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, S swell with 482 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ala Moana Bowls this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Ala Moana Bowls in the next 16 days are 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ala Moana Bowls over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next week or so looks pretty grim for Ala Moana Bowls. The wind is a solid cross-off from the ENE, which keeps things clean, but the waves are just not cooperating. The swell direction is all over the place, but mostly coming from the ENE, and that’s not what this spot likes. The energy is moderate, but the wave comment keeps saying "poor" or "marginal." The waves are either too small or out of control. Around the 29th of August, the swell bumps up over 7 ft, but it’s a messy, short-period windswell, and the wind is pumping at 22 mph. That’s not surfable, it’s just a washing machine. If you’re into kites, maybe have a look, but for a paddle surfer, save your energy.
The real light at the end of the tunnel starts showing up around the 7th of September. On Monday the 7th, we see a proper shift. The swell drops to 3 ft, but it swings around to the SSW with a long period of 15 seconds – that’s pure groundswell energy. The wind is light from the E at just 3 mph in the morning, and by the afternoon it’s a gentle offshore from the ENE. The wave comment says "expect very good surf conditions." This is where we’re looking. The water temp is 81°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Then, Tuesday the 10th of September is the real standout. The afternoon looks glassy – absolutely zero wind, calm conditions. The swell is 3 ft from the E with an 11-second period, and the wave comment for that afternoon is “expect very good surf conditions,” and with glassy conditions on a reef, you’re going to get some of the cleanest waves of the whole forecast. It won’t be big, but it’ll be perfect for logging or a mid-length.
Overall, the first week is a write-off. The best of the best is that glassy afternoon on the 10th of September. The long-period SSW groundswell on the 7th and 8th is also promising, but that Monday afternoon is the one to circle on your calendar.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 16 | S 16 | ENE 8 |
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 kJ | 482 | 260 | 329 | 229 | 194 | 201 | 316 | 348 | 285 | 248 | 333 | 382 | 372 | 354 | 381 | 372 | 422 | 322 | 331 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:08AM0.41m | 4:20PM0.62m | 4:47AM0.46m | 4:49PM0.57m | 5:30AM0.50m | 5:18PM0.51m | 6:18AM0.53m | 5:48PM0.44m | 7:14AM0.56m | 6:20PM0.36m | 8:21AM0.59m | 6:54PM0.28m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:32PM0.08m | 9:46AM0.07m | 10:54PM0.07m | 10:31AM0.10m | 11:17PM0.05m | 11:22AM0.14m | 11:42PM0.05m | 12:22PM0.19m | 00:10AM0.05m | 1:40PM0.23m | 00:43AM0.05m | 3:38PM0.25m | 1:25AM0.06m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — |
 | 6:52 | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | E 13 | E 12 | S 12 | SSW 16 | S 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 19 | SSW 18 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 |
| kJ | 482 | 260 | 329 | 229 | 126 | 110 | 102 | 171 | 100 | 199 | 144 | 138 | 192 | 329 | 314 | 280 | 422 | 322 | 279 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | E 16 | E 15 | E 14 | S 13 | S 13 | E 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 12 | S 13 | E 16 | E 14 | E 13 |
| kJ | 10 | 78 | 109 | 146 | 85 | 89 | 106 | 46 | 162 | 84 | 82 | 55 | 51 | 30 | 77 | 52 | 77 | 103 | 127 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 17 | SSW 11 | SSW 19 | SW 19 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 17 | SSE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | S 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | 24 | 22 | 36 | 56 | 89 | 75 | 186 | 48 | 40 | 37 | 34 | 122 | 79 | 77 | 51 | 51 | 30 | 22 | 37 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 213 | 144 | 119 | 167 | 194 | 201 | 316 | 348 | 285 | 248 | 333 | 382 | 372 | 354 | 381 | 372 | 300 | 292 | 331 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 43 | 38 | 30 | 127 | 30 | 38 | 41 | 47 | 38 | 41 | 30 | 38 | 127 | 1 | 30 | 38 | 1 | 30 | 1 |
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